Very nice museum. Not many original and old artifacts as you would expect. Alot of recent…read moreinformation etc.

This is a museum in progress but it was still pretty decent. I liked that they included pottery and…read moreitems from more recent times to tie in with the past. Overall I do wish they didn't cover over some of the signage with paint but it's very reading intensive. Kids probably wouldn't find this as interesting Would love more interactive parts like being able to touch beading, playing cultural songs, I loved the portion where you hear their language by syllables Really interesting and the girl at the counter was super sweet. The gift shop was kind of expensive- a sticker was $6.. overall easy parking and access.

Celebrated the 75th year of this outdoor musical theater event with my first visit…read more We purchased tickets ahead of time on the website, which was quite easy to navigate. Seats have plenty of space between your knees and the seat back in front of you; if your feet don't quite touch the ground they have footrests you can borrow from the ushers, a nice touch. Parking was easy to navigate and clearly marked. The preshow was jovial and included both music and a closing choreographed piece. This was worth arriving at 7:30 to enjoy. The performance itself was well done, with more dance numbers than I had expected. The occasional cannon and musket blasts kept us alert and the actor/dancers were enthusiastic and fun to watch. The history as presented was consistent with other sources we experienced this trip to Cherokee country.

Head to the Great Smoky Mountains & there you'll find "Unto These Hills". A story of the Cherokee…read morebefore the Trail of Tears up to present day. The outdoor drama is performed in a 2100 seat amphitheater. This is their 75th Anniversary season that runs from 5/31/25-8/23/25. Unfortunately we got rained out & weren't able to see the show, however we did have the Pre-Show Dinner ($20 each). Note, I recommend buying the $5 Performance Insurance since The Smokies are in a rainforest & rain is always likely...bring a poncho & blanket too. My husband saw the show many years ago & said it was amazing, I'm assuming it still is today. The scenery was gorgeous, very lush & green. There were several attendants directing cars & a greeter instructing where to get tickets. Most of the instructions given were quite unclear & confusing. All of us waiting for dinner had no instructions of what to do once we found our tables. Our meal consisted of Pulled Chicken BBQ, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, a drink & a Cookie for dessert. The dinner was not good & it was not homemade. The meal was very bland & lacked flavor. With that said, next time I'm in the beautiful Smokies I will go to see the show & hope I don't get rained out!

we had been making our rounds through the area mountains staying in a nice holiday inn in a central…read morelocation and proximity to the mountain state fair so we decided to book hotel again and take a weekend fair trip it was pretty cool i bought some nice pottery pieces and enjoyed the vendors but the food prices were out of this world like one turkey leg and one corn on the cob was $26 like whattt but any way the fair rides looked pretty cool but we dont do rides so arts and crafts and animals was nice too so i may go back next year with grands will see

Overall, my experience was amazing. The food was overwhelming fried but absolutely delicious, and…read morethere were plenty of things to do other than just riding rides. I had first arrived with my younger brother and my older sister around when the fair had just opened. We first hit the caterpillar kiddy-coaster, and it was absolutely thrilling and ran much smoother than the model they had at the Youth Fair in Miami-Dade. We then went on this odd barn ride that would elevate and slowly swirl you around. We then waited in line to go on the absolute fair classic; the bumper cars. I was a bit dissapointed, as the steering wheels on several of the cars did not work. They would steer in random directions, and it was pretty difficult. Next me and my older sister went on the Cyclops ride. If you enjoy that type of ride, good for you! I do NOT, so I was pretty scared, but it eventually ended. After that we explored the little sponsor stands they had and it was pretty cool. The rest of the day was amazing, if you plan on going, I recommend going on the Surfer and Auto Bahn (if you have the stomach)!

The Museum of the American House Cat is one of those stops that feels both interesting and quirky…read morein the best possible way, the kind of place that you pull into on a whim and walk out of smiling because it exists at all. The collection is a tight little maze of memorabilia, artwork, toys, signage and all the odd bits of feline history someone loved enough to gather, and we were through it in less than twenty minutes which honestly would have been quicker except Oliver the tabby, one of the resident cats, decided that we were worth his time. He let us pet him a bit and that small moment of cat diplomacy ended up being almost as memorable as anything in the cases. I kept thinking about a similar museum I visited near Gettysburg that was all about elephants. A fun comparison because I do not have elephants as pets and the emotional connection is of course different. Cats are part of daily life for so many people and that makes this place feel more personal and more playful. The displays are charming without trying to be anything grander than what they are and that honesty makes it work. As a break from driving through the North Carolina mountains, this was exactly the kind of distraction I hope for on a road trip, something small and strange and delightful that reminds you why detours are worth taking. I am genuinely pleased we swung off the main route for it because it added a little spark to the day and gave us a story to carry forward, and sometimes that is all you want from a roadside museum dedicated to the creatures who rule our homes. [Review 455 of 2026 - 4587 in North Carolina - 25638 overall]

This is the cat's meow for everyone. There is so much here, and it's all about cats. There is new,…read moreold and some really old stuff in here. Interesting and eclectic at the same time, every turn, every shelf has something unique on it. There are a few four legged fur balls running around. Truly a place to visit and it will leave you with a smile and probably some questions. It's fun for everyone, even is you are not a cat person, it's still a pretty cool place to see.

My bride and me went in on a whim on a getaway to get away from the kids and the jobs. Being a guy…read morewho made his living as a historian, does living history as a hobby, and is an Ulster Scot transplant by way of about 12 generation in a heavily celticized part of SC? Aye! We're going in! I was pleasantly surprised with some of the items. Actually, most of them. Most of these types of stores are campy, kitschy, and have about as much knowledge of the history of the people who migrated from there to here as our pet cat. This one stood out as a positive experience. Being a native of the north eastern part of South Carolina and roots over on the south eastern North Carolina side? This place was definitely applicable to me. I bought my clan ancient tartan tie that I now wear to church, and keep it with my other corps of cadets tie from The Citadel to cheese my wife at every opportunity. Still lusting after that tactical kilt, though. The folks for whom I'm working would not be amused by breaking uniform. But you only live once, right? The museum was an interesting side trip, and was worth the couple of bucks I paid for it. If you're expecting the Smithsonian, the Imperial War Museum, or anything like that? You were either drunk or stupid when you went in the door. It's a family business! And for family business? It was well done. All around? I'm very positive experience. And being the dolt that I am? I forgot my wallet and the proprietor walked across the street and gave it to me. A true Scot. Give these folks your business! Often! As for these other reviews I've seen of rudeness? I think you misunderstand the culture? It's very informal and very blunt. Otherwise would be just plain inhospitable.

I'm going for a 2 because we walked into the place and didn't know how it all worked so we shopped…read morearound. By the time we ventured over to the counter to ask for tickets for the museum he wouldn't sell then to us because we needed like at least an hour (or other predetermined amount of arbitrary time) to visit the museum and it was too close to closing time. We did buy quite a few things anyway.

This had been on my bucket list a long time and while everyone has a different opinion of the tour,…read moreI LOVED every minute I was in there. Being a history and architectural enthusiast, along with being obsessed with this time period, it was amazing to walk through every room and envision what it was like during the time they lived there and marvel at the construction and invention. I highly suggest touring it if you haven't. NOTE: I hear Christmas is spectacular there!

If you visit Asheville you'll no doubt hear about the Biltmore Estate, America's Largest Home®,…read morebuilt by George Vanderbilt. It's a 8,000-acre estate with a winery and shopping village and more. Everything in the house preserved from the early 1900s. Here are some quick tips if your visiting: - Tickets are more expensive on weekends so try to visit on a weekday if possible. - The early the better for scheduling your tour so you are in and out quicker. - Park in lot A if possible (easiest walk to house) - If you are going in the summer it is very hot inside the house. Not sure if there is air conditioning bc it didn't feel like it - It takes 2-3 to get through the house tour and another 2 hrs to see the gardens so plan accordingly.

This is a fun place to visit for an hour or two, or even to stop for information, maps, and to…read morepuruse the small gift shop. They do have a small museum here that costs a small amount that you can walk through (it's indoors and a part is outside). We did not visit the museum as we planned a hike instead, but did enjoy looking at some of the books in the gift shop. Cute building! Service was welcoming and friendly. Staff knew a lot about the local area. Cute rocking chairs out front of the building!

We were in the area visiting Cades Cove and stopped by here later in the afternoon. It was almost…read morecompletely cleared out around 3:30. We really enjoyed the outdoor buildings and information as well as the indoor artifacts that dated back to the original Native American settlers of the land. This was affordable and informational. A great first stop for anyone headed to Cades Cove. Plan to spend about an hour or two here depending on how throughly you want to see everything.

My favorite place for First Friday. Every room is a different style of art or different artist…read more Sometimes there will be a competition and visitors can vote for their favorite work in the room. The main area at the bottom will highlight an artist's work. Wine and snacks aren't free here as some other First Friday Art locations, but they do sell beer by the bottle and wine.

I feel like one of the more slept on places here in Knoxville is The Emporium Center for Arts &…read moreCulture. The do so much for the community at large, house so many talented artists, and showcase a plethora of wonderful art pieces. I think a lot of folks know about it, but I worry not enough remember about it. They're also one of the best places to hold an event or wedding. I've attended many a wedding there, and it is such a beautiful background for a couple's most important day.